TECHNICAL MEDIA PRODUCER (TMP) - WNDU. Job in South Bend LilyLifestyle Jobs

About Gray Media
Gray Media, or Gray, is a multimedia company headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia. The company is the nation's largest owner of top-rated local television stations and digital assets serving 113 television markets that collectively reach approximately 36 percent of U.S. television households. The portfolio includes 77 markets with the top-rated television station and 100 markets with the first and/or second-highest-rated television station, as well as the largest Telemundo Affiliate group with 45 markets totaling nearly 1.5 million Hispanic TV households. Gray also owns Gray Digital Media, a full-service digital agency, and video production companies Raycom Sports, Tupelo Media Group, and PowerNation Studios, along with studio production facilities Assembly Atlanta and Third Rail Studios.

About WNDU
For more than 70 years, WNDU – the NBC Affiliate based on the University of Notre Dame campus – has been a trusted source for local news and community service. We produce over 36 hours of live news each week and continue to expand our coverage. Our team is committed to the highest standards in news, entertainment, informational, and public service programming.

Job Description/Summary
WNDU seeks a high-energy, self‑motivated individual with exceptional communication skills to join our team as a Technical Media Producer (TMP). The TMP is a technical lead for production during live or taped studio broadcast productions and is responsible for the setup and operation of the production switcher and associated technical equipment in the Production Control Room and/or live location environment. They evaluate and assign all video inputs, consider timing and video levels, and orchestrate the control room setup. The TMP operates as the right hand of the News Producer to develop and execute the creative and technical “look” of the production by creating special effects via the production switcher and various effects equipment.

Duties and Responsibilities

Live/Taped Productions:

Set up and operate production switchers and all associated technical equipment in a Production Control Room and/or Live Location environment during live games and/or studio broadcast productions.

Orchestrate control room setup while evaluating all video inputs for timing and video levels.

Collaborate with the Producer to execute the technical and artistic vision for each live newscast and/or studio production.

Lead the technical portion of the production team during production setup and coordinate the flow of equipment and show elements through the production switcher.

Collaborate with traffic and HUB entities to verify that all video and audio signals are routed correctly and reach their final destinations.

During live or studio broadcasts, recall video sources, transitions, and effects, route studio monitors as instructed by Producers, and continuously monitor all sources to ensure correct video levels and timing.

Handle the pressures of live programming and limited time constraints.

Collaboration & Communication:

Work closely with Technical Operations and Production Engineering to identify, troubleshoot, and solve technical problems for Live Locations, PCRs, and Studio productions, ensuring each problem is resolved to completion.

Collaborate with Production Engineering, Technical Operations, and Production Management to identify and special‑order any equipment needed for productions.

Planning Responsibilities:

Create documentation on switcher builds, effects build, and setup for each broadcast production.

Core Duties:

Operate the Video Switcher for live and pre‑taped programming.

Act as Director for certain shows when needed.

Communicate with producers, studio, and control room crew to execute live and pre‑taped programming.

Lead control room and studio crew to produce regular, special, and live show programming.

Work with remote crews on location, reporters in the field, and remote hosts throughout the day.

Communicate with talent in the studio when necessary.

Execute difficult and complex tasks, troubleshoot problems, develop solutions, and react quickly to changing priorities.

Qualifications / Requirements

Minimum of 2 years of broadcast experience operating as a TMP, live remote, and/or live studio productions with hands‑on experience in switching, audio, graphics, character generator, robotics, and automated rundown software.

Knowledge of current industry standards, video signal flow, video router operations, IP router operations, and software used to edit panels.

Proficiency in operating various models of video switchers, digital effects devices, and other ancillary equipment.

Experience using ENPS or similar news production systems and Ross Overdrive automation.

Knowledge of current broadcast technologies appropriate to the position’s responsibilities.

Knowledge of FCC regulations.

Ownership and accountability for assigned projects.

Experience using Edius, Adobe Creative Suite, and other editing software preferred.

Computer skills using MS Office.

Ability to work flexible, non‑traditional hours, including weekends and holidays.

Additional Information
Gray Media is a drug‑free company.

Gray Media provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements, Gray Media complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.

Gray Media expressly prohibits any form of workplace harassment based on race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, genetic information, disability, or veteran status. Improper interference with Gray's employees’ ability to perform their job duties may result in discipline, up to and including discharge.

Equal Opportunity Employer. This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.

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